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Fri, May 30, 2025 06:00PM EDT - Sun, Jun 1, 2025 04:00PM EDT
Lot 14

Statistics of the West, at the Close of the Year 1836, James Hall | Early American Frontier History

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A rare, important early account of the American frontier, Statistics of the West by James Hall offers a comprehensive snapshot of the western United States during a critical moment of expansion and development. Published in 1836 by J.A. James & Co. of Cincinnati, this volume surveys population growth, economic activity, agriculture, commerce, and government across what was then considered the “West"—including Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri.

Details:

  • Title: Statistics of the West, at the Close of the Year 1836

  • Author: James Hall

  • Publisher: J.A. James & Co., Cincinnati

  • Year: 1836

  • Binding: Cloth-covered boards with original spine

Condition

Fair for age and use. Boards show wear, staining, and fading; text block remains secure. Moderate to heavy foxing and water staining throughout. No map or plates. See pictures.

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